Jobs at high risk of being automated

Oxford University identified more than 700 jobs that are at-risk for being taken over by automated machines. Here are 22 with exceptionally high risk.

By Compiled by Carrie Taylor, John-Henry Perera

on March 13, 2014 1:46 PM

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Jobs at high risk of being automated

Nearly half of the workforce in the United States could be replaced by automated machines in the near future, according to a report by Oxford University. Keep clicking to see which jobs are already in the hands of machines.

Nearly half of the workforce in the United States could be replaced by automated machines in the near future, according to a report by Oxford University. Keep clicking to see which jobs are already in the hands ... more

Photo: Shizuo Kambayashi

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Electrical and Electronics draftersChance of being automated: 80.8 percent

Electrical and Electronics drafters
Chance of being automated: 80.8 percent